A new survey conducted by Harris Interactive by telephone within the
United States on behalf of the Vegetarian Resource Group indicates that
vegetarianism and veganism are on the rise, as well as the number of
people choosing some vegetarian meals. About 16% of the people surveyed
said that they eat vegetarian meals half of the time, and between 2-3%
of the people said they eat a plant-based food (vegan diet).

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article please visit How many adults are vegan in the U.S.?http://www.vrg.org/blog/2011/12/05/how-many-adults-are-vegan-in-the-u-s/

With the raising awareness about the inherent cruelty of factory
farming and the negative effects this has on our health, God's animals
and the environment, it is no surprise that more people are choosing to
eat plant-based diets or at least replace some of their meals with veg
options. This, indeed, is good news for God's creation.

Diabetes, stroke and heart disease are among the leading causes of
death in the United States, and new studies show that a diet rich in
fruits, vegetables and whole grains helps reduce the rate of these
diseases significantly.

Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit
within you, which you have from God? You are not your own; you were
bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.

5. Serious Concerns about the Overuse of Antibiotics in Factory
Farming

The excessive use of antibiotics in animal agriculture is increasing
the number of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Just in the European Union
25,000 patients die every year from infections caused by drug resistant
bacteria, and The World Health Organization says drug use in farm
animals plays a 'significant role' in spreading antibiotic-resistant
salmonella and campylobacter infections in humans.

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please visit Common infections will be 'untreatable' if antibiotic
misuse continues:
http://www.theecologist.org/News/news_analysis/1133810/common_
infections_will_be_untreatable_if_antibiotic_misuse_continues.html

The unthinkable is actually happening. Thousands of people die every
year of infections that could be treated if antibiotics were not used
irresponsibly by the factory farming industry. I think it is time for
Christians to spend less time praying for healing and spend more time
paying attention to their eating habits. Supporting the factory farming
industry only sends the message that corporations can continue engaging
in unethical behavior that brings sickness and suffering to God's
Creation.